California Institute of Technology Pasadena, USA
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A one-year terminal Master of Science in Space Engineering at Caltech (GALCIT), providing advanced coursework in space systems and related engineering. It is one of only three Caltech graduate options that admit students directly for a terminal master's degree, completed within a single academic year.
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Tuition is USD 68,001/yr. Checked against the university's own fees page. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
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Admitted through Caltech GALCIT graduate admissions (Space Engineering is a GALCIT specialisation): baccalaureate degree equivalent to Caltech's with a thorough background in undergraduate mathematics, physics and engineering science; GRE optional. Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL scores (no minimum score published). Admission is for the September start only.
The programme runs about 12 months full-time.
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